Priest Defrocked for Controversial Gesture at Summit

Calvin Robinson, a priest from Michigan's St. Paul's Anglican Catholic Church, was defrocked for mimicking a gesture by Elon Musk that resembled a Nazi salute during his speech at the National Pro-Life Summit in Washington, D.C. Robinson quoted Musk's phrase, 'My heart goes out to you,' followed by the controversial gesture, which he defended as a satirical jab at liberals, denying any Nazi affiliation. Despite his defense, the Anglican Catholic Church withdrew Robinson's license, citing the gesture as divisive and contrary to Christian values. The gesture, initially performed by Musk at Donald Trump's inauguration, has been widely criticized and interpreted by some as a Nazi salute, though Musk claims it was a heartfelt gesture. The church's decision highlights its stance against trivializing Nazi symbols and the Holocaust, affirming such actions are incompatible with a priestly vocation.